One Church/One Book Distribution, Sunday mornings, 2/23 and 3/2 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Two distribution tables will be staffed by ACE members who will distribute the books and collect the $10 fee. All church members and guests. Dennis Barbour, ACE Chair--dennisbarbour@sbcglobal.net, 815-806-9434.
7th and 8th graders— it’s time for Confirmation to begin! We will meet in Room M on Rally Day morning. See y’all soon!
The Inquirers Class is an intentional exploration of the people and ministries of First Church, the United Methodist Church (theology, structure, current issues), and an opportunity to reflect on our individual and collective faith journeys. The class, which is primarily led by Pastor Grace Imathiu and Mary Taylor-Johnson, is interactive in nature, as we believe […]
After gathering in the Dining Room for First Church’s first Sunday of the month time of “celebration,” keep the intergenerational party going with Children’s Ministry and Social Justice Intersections! In dialogue with older youth and adults, children of First Church will share what contributing to various mission and outreach activities means to them before leading […]
Ever had doubts? If you are like most, you have. Ever had doubts about Christian faith? Many of us have. In a recent study at a leading United Methodist Church, 95 percent of believers stated they struggle with doubt occasionally and 24 percent stated they struggle with doubt regularly. This same study also found that […]
SOCIAL JUSTICE INTERSECTIONS GROUP MEETS SUNDAYS, 9:15AM, DINING ROOM Hi First Church sisters and brothers - Many focus on a daily practice, especially during Lent. This Sunday, continues our Lenten study, “Anti-Racism as Daily Practice.” Our leader will be Joyce Hodel. We are using a book by the same name which adds a sub-title, “Refuse […]
